Winning blow: king to c1 (b2)
c9-10550Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
36. Kc1 Qd2+ 37. Kb1 Na3+ 38. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a2.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Qd2+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #567.
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